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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506, 698.29 and 284.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506, 698.29 and 284.94 is: 393.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506 : 698.29 = 284.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506/698.29 = 284.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506x = 698.29 × 284.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506x = 198,969.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,969.33/506
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.22

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